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Mario and Luigi build in Super Mario Maker 2

Nintendo Direct is today, and Best Buy is discounting Mario games

Best Buy has marked down three popular Mario games as part of the Nintendo Direct yearly event. Act fast before these discounts disappear!
Gameplay from Tetris Forever.

Tetris Forever is an interactive museum celebrating the best game of all time

Celebrate the 40th anniversary of Tetris with this collection, which brings together old titles, a new entry, documentaries, and more.
Patrick Star stands in front of Biking Bottom in The Patrick Star Game.

Spongebob’s Patrick Star is getting his own video game this fall

Spongebob's Patrick is getting his very own game in The Patrick Star Game this October on all platforms.
Kazuma Kiriyu as he appears in Yakuza Kiwami

Yakuza Kiwami coming to Switch after years of developer resistance

Nintendo capped off its August partner showcase with the reveal of a Yakuza Kiwami Switch port, which was a big surprise considering past developer comments.
The Balatro friends of jimbo card pack. It has a two kings, a queen, and a jack from The Witcher, Vampire Survivors, Dave the Diver, and Among Us, respectively.

Balatro’s new free update adds some surprising crossovers, including The Witcher

Balatro's second big update of the summer involves the free Friends of Jimbo cosmetic card pack, which brings The Witcher and more to the game.
Nintendo Switch OLED and Joy-Con.

Everything announced at August’s Nintendo Direct and Indie World stream

Tetris Forever, Capcom Fighting Collection 2, and Yakuza Kiwami were some of the best announcements from this Nintendo Direct and Indie World combo.
Lego Aloy talking to Lego hotdog guy with a machine behind her ready to attack.

Nintendo Direct August 2024: How to watch and what to expect

Nintendo is surprising us with an August Indie World Showcase and Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase on August 27. Here's what to know about it.
The cover art for MySims. It shows four people, including a guy in sunglasses, a blonde girl, a redheaded girl, and a chef standing on some grass.

This forgotten Sims game might be making a comeback soon

If some store listings are correct, players will be getting a MySims Switch port later this year.
Key art of The Smiling Man in Emio - The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club.

Nintendo’s new M-rated murder mystery already has me hooked

Emio — The Smiling Man may not be as mature as its rating implies, but we're already enthralled by Nintendo's surprising serial killer mystery.
Animal Crossing Pocket Camp logo over a camp with a tent, a van, and some villagers.

Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp shutting down, but there’s good news for fans

Nintendo is shutting down Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, but longtime players will get another option.
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The best co-op games on Nintendo Switch

Nintendo Switch is home to a bunch of great co-op games. From TMNT: Shredder's Revenge and Minecraft to Rocket League and Streets of Rage 4, here are the best.
A Super Nintendo Controller on a purple and black background.

The original Super Mario Bros. now has an unofficial level builder

A ROM hacker not only made a NES to SNES conversion of the original Super Mario Bros. but also an almost real-time level editor.
A Pikachu card displayed on a mobile device. Pikachu is standing on a log in a forest.

Pokémon’s new mobile trading card game is coming this October

You can wait on line to buy boosters packs or you can check out Pokémon TCG Pocket, a card-opening app out on October 30.
Key art of The Smiling Man in Emio - The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club.

Nintendo’s creepy new game is getting 3 free demos

Nintendo is rolling out a three-part demo of the new Famicom Detective Club game ahead of its launch.
Zelda holding the decayed Master Sword in Tears of the Kingdom.

The best Switch games for 2024

Here are the best Nintendo Switch games, from Splatoon 3 and Animal Crossing to Tears of the Kingdom and Pokémon and everything in-between.
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The best Nintendo 3DS games

We've narrowed down the console's deep library to the 25 best Nintendo 3DS games you can buy, including exclusive 3DS, remastered, and re-released games.
The new Nintendo Switch OLED Splatoon 3 model.

The 5 best games in the Best Buy Nintendo Switch sale

These five Nintendo Switch games are some of the most popular titles for the console, and they’re all on sale at Best Buy for a limited time!
Gameboy Color.

The best Game Boy Color games of all time

These Game Boy Color games are timeless classics and are still worth checking out more than 20 years later.
Mario and his friends.

The best multiplayer games on Switch

No matter the type of multiplayer experience you are looking for, this hybrid console has it all. Here are the best multiplayer games on the Nintendo Switch.
Zelda using Bind on a giant boulder in a cave-like dungeon.

New Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom trailer reveals new ability, smoothie shops

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is almost here, and a new trailer reveals even more of what we can expect.
A goo bridge emerges from a creature's mouth in World of Goo 2.

World of Goo 2 review: puzzle classic gets the meta sequel it deserves

World of Goo 2 is the unpredictable, meta sequel that the 2008 classic deserves, even if it comes with some frustration.
Profile shot of Samus in the first Metroid Prime 4 Beyond trailer.

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond: release date window, trailers, gameplay, and more

Remember Metroid Prime 4? It's apparently still in development, though little else is known about the project. Here's everything we know about Metroid Prime 4.
Monkeys smash a robot in Super Monkey Ball: Banana Rumble.

My favorite Switch game of the year is already 25% off

If you've yet to try the excellent Super Monkey Ball: Banana Rumble, now's the right time to grab it.
Save State promotional image featuring the Game Boy.

35 years later, the Game Boy still shapes how we play games

Nintendo's Game Boy launched in North America 35 years ago, but its impact on gaming hardware and the games we play can still be felt today.
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How to swim in Animal Crossing: New Horizons

If you're just getting into Animal Crossing: New Horizons, the summer 2020 update introduced swimming. Here's how to swim.
OLED Nintendo Switch

This Nintendo Switch OLED deal cuts $45 off the price tag

The Nintendo Switch OLED rarely goes on sale, so you wouldn't want to miss this opportunity to purchase the gaming device from Walmart with a $45 discount.
Gameplay action from Animal Crossing: New Horizons for Nintendo Switch.

How to visit Treasure Islands in Animal Crossing

Animal Crossing New Horizons is all about living that island life, but treasure islands are something special. This is how you can find these rare islands.
Surfing Mario in Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games.

Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games might be dead, producer says

A former producer on the Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games franchise has a reason for why there wasn't a 2024 entry.
Wiim Ultra.

Wiim Ultra review: spectacular streamer

Wiim's new flagship streamer is stunning to look at and listen to. Only its lack of AirPlay keeps it from perfection.
Geoff Keighley shows a slide showing the top 10 selling Steam Games of 2024.

Every summer 2024 gaming showcase: full schedule and stream recaps

Trying to catch up on summer showcases you missed in June? Here's what aired and what was shown at each, as well as what's still to come this August.
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The best N64 games of all time

The Nintendo 64 introduced a long list of top-tier games, but which were the best? Our definitive list breaks down the best N64 games of all time based on genre
A Super Nintendo Controller on a purple and black background.

The best SNES games of all time

Check out our picks for the best SNES games of all time, including classics like The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past and cult hits like Final Fantasy VI.
An NES controller.

The best NES games of all time

The NES Classic and Nintendo Switch Online have given new life to some of our favorite 8-bit classics. Check out our picks for the best NES games of all time.
The cover of Tokyo Xanadu eX+

This underrated Switch RPG will hold you over until Persona 6

If you're still impatiently waiting for Persona 6 news, try Tokyo Xanadu eX+, which just came to Nintendo Switch this week.